Bert,
I think everyone including Chuck, has recommended personal self-control.
Since this is an unmoderated NG it would be silly for anyone to recommend
anyone "exert control".


"Bert Robbins" wrote in message
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"-rick-" wrote in message
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-rick- wrote:

/*$.02
I don't think any topics should be "banned" (as if you could). I prefer
voluntary self restraint and occasionally seeing things I don't like to
vacuous and boring.
*/$.02

-rick-


Here's a fair question for you: if the newsgroup is vacuous and boring
without the bitchy name calling and political fights, (as that is all
that is missing from before),

1) Can you assist in providing some more stimulating boating content?

or

2) If you're not interested in the boating content, would "rec.boats"
be the best NG for you?



It would have to be acknowledged as reality that people who hung out
here simply to watch the daily stink fights must be very disappointed
with the group these last couple of weeks.


????

Hey Chuck,

I apparently failed to make myself understood. Let's try that again.

I did not say and don't think that the news group is vacuous and boring
without bitchy name calling and political fights. That is a welcome
change.

My point was that *if* most of us can manage self restraint there will be
no need for banned topics or any one attempting to impose censor like
control. I was drawing a contrast between extremes and expressing my
preference that we not overshoot and become overly bland and narrow.

We likely have common goals; an enjoyable, informative and interesting
forum. I prefer that it mostly relate to boating but have no problem with
cordial tangents or even lively debate on virtually any subject. I do
appreciate the improved tone and congratulate you for your persuasive
efforts and all posters for the results achieved.

As to your questions:

1) I try to contribute when I have something relevant to add and also
occasionally post something irrelevant as if I were talking with friends.

2) If I were not interested in boating content I wouldn't be here.


Chuck highlights the difference between liberal/progressives and
conservatives once again. Chuck wants to exert control and the other side
wants to rely upon self-control.